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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.74, 646.87 and 272.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.74, 646.87 and 272.26 is: 375.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.74 : 646.87 = 272.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.74/646.87 = 272.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.74x = 646.87 × 272.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.74x = 176,115.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,115.46/468.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.73

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